Masek agrees to terms with Cubs

Masek agrees to terms with Cubs

Posted: June 18, 2013 - 11:59pm

Masek agrees to terms with Cubs

Texas Tech junior right-handed pitcher Trey Masek has agreed to terms with the Chicago Cubs, according to Tech officials.

Masek was drafted in the fifth round, No. 138 overall, on the second day of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on June 7. Terms of his agreement were not immediately known. He has reported to the team’s rookie camp in Arizona.

Masek, despite missing a month of the season with arm and shoulder tendinitis, was undoubtedly the ace of the Red Raider staff in 2013. He compiled a 5-2 record with a team-best 1.82 ERA, striking out 69 in 79 innings while opponents hit just .206 off the native of Giddings.

Masek’s signing means both Tech players drafted — Masek and junior left-hander Andre Wheeler — will forego their senior seasons. Also, three of Tech’s four signees have also signed in pitchers Casey Meisner, Thaddius Lowry and Zac Reininger.

Buchanan, who will coach the Lady Raider centers and play a role in recruiting and scouting for the Lady Raiders, has been an assistant at Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches the last two seasons, where she helped lead the Ladyjacks to the Southland Conference Tournament championship and a 23-win season.

At A&M, she helped lead the Aggies to three Big 12 championships and four top-25 finishes.